California Debt Recovery Litigator — Courtroom & Settlements

Top Dog Recruiting; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No billable hours

Competitive compensation

Training and support

Autonomy in practice

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting partners with a prestigious California law firm to recruit an experienced, CA-licensed attorney for civil litigation and creditors' rights. The role blends courtroom appearances with document review, signing, case oversight, and settlement negotiations.

The ideal candidate handles high-volume filings, maintains independent litigation management, and collaborates with a skilled support team to achieve favorable case outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active California license to practice law.
• 5–7 years civil litigation experience; collections/creditors' rights preferred.
• Experience appearing in court and handling hearings independently.
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures, filings, and documentation.
• Ability to review and sign high volumes of documents accurately.
• Proven negotiation and settlement abilities.
• Experience coaching or mentoring colleagues or staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong research skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and online legal research tools.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court hearings and related civil litigation matters.
• Review, approve, and sign numerous pleadings and documents.
• Manage litigation matters complying with CA court rules.
• Review discovery materials and determine appropriate actions.
• Negotiate settlements with parties and counsel.
• Prepare and file legal documents; oversee timely filings.
• Communicate progress with Managing Attorney, clients, and staff.
• Conduct legal research and analyze potential outcomes.

Skills

Courtroom presence

Litigation management

Negotiation

Legal research

Document review

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Online legal research tools

Legal software

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting partners with a prestigious California law firm to recruit an experienced, CA-licensed attorney for civil litigation and creditors' rights. The role blends courtroom appearances with document review, signing, case oversight, and settlement negotiations.

The ideal candidate handles high-volume filings, maintains independent litigation management, and collaborates with a skilled support team to achieve favorable case outcomes.